Speaking after the game, Mourinho said: "The way we are playing, the kind of football we are trying to play, sometimes we don’t but we always try to do that kind of football. The way the team defends because it is now zonal which is much more difficult.

"[It is] evolution, step by step. Some players like Paul, others who have been [here] two weeks, three weeks, four weeks, they were arriving step by step.

"It's impossible to demand more from the boys. Everyone is working really hard."

8

Zlatan Ibrahimovic towers above Cedric to open the scoring at Old TraffordCredit: Reuters

8

The Swede jumps for joy after doubling his Premier League tally with his first goalCredit: The Digital South Ltd

Ibra's brace means he has four in three for his new club after netting in the Community Shield.

And Mourinho was full of praise for the experienced Swede.

He said: "He’s very good in the air, but hes very good with his feet.

"He holds the ball better than anyone, when he moves he is great. He drops back, gives the team another option.

Related Stories

POG OFF THE LEASH

Paul Pogba was given licence to be a box-to-box player... and opposing teams should beware